University of Stuttgart: Statistics

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#280 of 14,131 In the World
#105 of 2,785 In Europe
#24 of 369 In Germany
#5 of 62 In Baden-Wurttemberg
#1 of 8 In Stuttgart
#23 of 2,235 For Pharmacy
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Enrollment
22,616
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
German
Acceptance rate
53%*

* The University of Stuttgart is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - March; April-September)
Enrollment22,616
Full time employee3,420
Student:staff ratio7:1

Research profile

University of Stuttgart is a world-class research university with 76,382 scientific papers published and 1,512,913 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
76,382
Citations
1,512,913

University of Stuttgart majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
51,458 / 1,111,504
Physics
49,916 / 1,156,243
Chemistry
42,940 / 1,086,043
Quantum and Particle physics
39,282 / 959,944
Materials Science
30,840 / 708,031
Computer Science
28,670 / 540,203
Biology
28,661 / 760,302
Environmental Science
27,865 / 590,576
Organic Chemistry
25,793 / 739,571
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
24,580 / 368,263
Geology
16,229 / 353,538
Philosophy
15,931 / 206,359
Optical Engineering
15,333 / 351,681
Geography and Cartography
14,369 / 283,791
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14,322 / 245,314
Electrical Engineering
13,263 / 274,479
Mathematics
13,232 / 285,990
Biochemistry
12,806 / 405,005
Mechanical Engineering
12,379 / 216,019
Medicine
12,064 / 287,137
Metallurgical Engineering
11,773 / 294,596
Business
10,762 / 173,064
Statistics
9,235 / 206,857
Genetics
8,910 / 283,764
Political Science
8,613 / 112,982
Ecology
8,386 / 209,702
Aerospace Engineering
7,940 / 142,166
Physical chemistry
7,843 / 203,237
Condensed Matter Physics
7,525 / 253,029
Telecommunications
7,414 / 126,612
Paleontology
7,330 / 172,430
Astrophysics and Astronomy
7,208 / 155,923
Structural Engineering
6,931 / 132,095
Management
6,864 / 110,577
Nanotechnology
6,799 / 201,818
Psychology
6,474 / 160,360
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
6,440 / 129,065
Nuclear Physics
6,392 / 201,742
History
6,100 / 115,536
Law
6,038 / 106,550

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 783 5554
1992 930 6019
1993 1018 6371
1994 1047 7052
1995 1055 7983
1996 1205 9779
1997 1101 10284
1998 1289 11463
1999 1399 12496
2000 1386 14284
2001 1353 15188
2002 1555 18734
2003 1640 20268
2004 1602 22554
2005 1625 26931
2006 1805 29721
2007 1763 32721
2008 1939 35746
2009 1912 40299
2010 2181 45054
2011 2383 52159
2012 2384 56274
2013 2412 61654
2014 2585 66238
2015 2477 68024
2016 2945 72832
2017 3096 75244
2018 3126 83519
2019 3170 90692
2020 3212 102083
2021 3621 111203
2022 3215 108668
2023 3132 112122
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 500 per semester (EUR)

The University of Stuttgart has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Stuttgart.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No Yes TBD
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Art History, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, English, English Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Food Technology, French, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, History, Information Technology, Italian, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Real Estate, Romance Languages, Social Sciences, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sports, Sports Management, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Technology Education, Transport Engineering, Vocational Education
Master Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Art History, Automotive Engineering, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, Health Sciences, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Technology, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Public Administration, Real Estate, Romance Languages, Social Sciences, Software Engineering, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Waste Management, Water Management
PhD Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Physics, Production Engineering, Social Sciences, Town Planning
Habilitation Automotive Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Production Engineering

University of Stuttgart alumni

  1. Gottlieb Daimler

    Gottlieb Daimler
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1834-1900 (aged 66)
    Occupations
    industrialistinventorengineerentrepreneur
    Biography

    Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler was a German engineer, industrial designer and industrialist born in Schorndorf (Kingdom of Württemberg, a federal state of the German Confederation), in what is now Germany. He was a pioneer of internal-combustion engines and automobile development. He invented the high-speed liquid petroleum-fueled engine.

  2. Georges Cuvier

    Georges Cuvier
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1769-1832 (aged 63)
    Occupations
    botanistornithologistanthropologistpoliticianprofessor
    Biography

    Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier, known as Georges Cuvier ( French: [ʒɔʁʒ kyvje]), was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding father of paleontology". Cuvier was a major figure in natural sciences research in the early 19th century and was instrumental in establishing the fields of comparative anatomy and paleontology through his work in comparing living animals with fossils.

  3. Saskia Esken

    Saskia Esken
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1961-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    politiciancomputer scientist
    Biography

    Saskia Christina Esken is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) who has been serving as co-leader of the party since being elected in December 2019 (alongside Norbert Walter-Borjans) and re-elected in December 2021 (alongside Lars Klingbeil). She has been a member of the Bundestag since 2013 and was an IT specialist in the early 1990s.

  4. Martin Winterkorn

    Martin Winterkorn
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1947-.. (age 77)
    Enrolled in the University of Stuttgart
    1966-1973 studied metals theory
    Occupations
    entrepreneuruniversity teacherindustrialistengineerinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Martin Winterkorn is a German former business executive who was chairman of the board of management (CEO, Vorstandsvorsitzender in German) of Volkswagen AG, the parent company of the Volkswagen Group, chairman of the supervisory board of Audi, and chairman of the board of management of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.

All 81 notable alumni

University of Stuttgart faculties and divisions

Faculty : Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Geological Engineering, Surveying and Mapping
Faculty : Architecture and Urban Planning Architecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Town Planning
Faculty : Chemistry Chemistry, Food Science, Materials Engineering
Faculty : Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Railway Engineering, Regional Planning, Road Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Water Management
Faculty : Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Faculty : Energy Technology, Process Engineering and Biological Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Immunology, Industrial Engineering, Microbiology, Polymer and Plastics Technology
Faculty : Engineering Design, Production Engineering and Automotive Engineering Automotive Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Road Engineering, Water Management
Faculty : Humanities Art History, English, German, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Romance Languages
Faculty : Management, Economics and Social Sciences Educational Sciences, Information Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, Sports, Technology Education, Vocational Education
Faculty : Mathematics and Physics Mathematics, Physics

General information

Alternative names Universität Stuttgart
Founded 1829
Accreditation Akkreditierungsrat; AAQ
Motto Intelligente Systeme für eine zukunftsfähige Gesellschaft
Intelligent systems for a sustainable society
Colors anthracite, dark blue, light blue

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 106037 Keplerstrasse 7
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, 70049
Germany
City population 626,000

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